Lumps and bumps are common on dogs and cats, and a lot of misinformation surrounds them. Let’s bust five myths about these abnormalities so you know how to proceed when or if you find one on your own animal. Q: My dog has a couple of unusual lumps on his side. My vet...
An early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death for animal cancer patients. Learn how a blood profile and ultrasound can help catch signs of inflammation or malignancy before your dog or cat gets sick. It seems hardly a day goes by that I’m not asked...
Learn why it’s important to look for a quality protein as the first ingredient when selecting a pet food for your dog or cat. Have you ever felt your eyes glaze over when attempting to scan a pet food product label, trying to decipher what the terms mean and how to...
Most allergic dogs and cats respond well to a holistic or integrative treatment approach, but some don’t. In these cases, allergy testing and hyposensitization may be the answer. Q: My dog has allergies and keeps itching and scratching even though I’ve tried a variety...
Though quite rare, canine flu can be a significant issue. Learning more about it can help you protect your dog from this highly contagious disease. Humans aren’t the only species who suffer from the flu. Dogs can get it too, although the virus strains are different...
As in human medicine, health problems in dogs and cats are sometimes missed or diagnosed incorrectly. Arriving at a correct diagnosis involves good teamwork from you and your vet. As a holistic veterinarian, I spend a lot of time trying to help clients who are seeking...
